PRN Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (RN)

Deaconess Health System; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Deaconess Union County Hospital is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to provide fast, high-quality care in a busy ED. You will use clinical judgment and teamwork to coordinate individualized care plans and educate patients and families during the emergency care journey.

Applicants must hold an active RN license in Kentucky or a compact state, be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, and have BLS certification (or obtain quickly).

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Kentucky or a compact state.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within timeframe.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced Emergency Department.
• Use clinical judgment to assess, prioritize, and respond to changing patient conditions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and standards.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team for timely care.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, recovery, and discharge.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and compassionate care.

Skills

Active RN license

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BLS certification

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Overview

As an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) at Deaconess Union County Hospital, you\'ll be on the front lines of care, making fast, high-impact decisions that truly matter. Every shift brings variety, urgency, and the opportunity to care for patients during some of their most critical moments.

You\'ll provide direct patient care while utilizing strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and teamwork to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate treatment in a fast-paced emergency setting. In this role, you will help coordinate individualized plans of care, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and provide education and support to patients and families throughout their emergency care experience.

What You\'ll Do

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced Emergency Department.
• Use clinical judgment and critical thinking to assess, prioritize, and respond to changing patient conditions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
• Collaborate closely with providers and interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely, effective patient care.
• Educate patients and families to support understanding of treatment plans, recovery, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and compassionate care.

What You Bring

Required:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky or a compact licensure state.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within established timeframe.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous Emergency Department, Critical Care, or Acute Care nursing experience.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification

Join Deaconess Union County Hospital and help provide exceptional emergency care close to home for the patients and families of Union County and the surrounding communities.